U.S. Customs Declaration, Form 6059B

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 6059B is an essential document for everyone entering the country, allowing them to declare goods and avoid delays at customs.

This step-by-step guide will help you complete the form efficiently and correctly, ensuring a smooth border crossing experience.

General Description of Form 6059B

This form is used by CBP to collect information on travelers entering the United States, including details on dutiable goods.

It is mandatory for each traveler or head of household to answer questions related to food, plants, animals, currency, and other items relevant to maintaining public health and safety.

All travelers entering the United States, either alone or as part of a family, must complete this form. This includes both U.S. citizens and foreign visitors.

How to Complete Form 6059B: Step by Step

1. Personal Information: Start with your full name, date of birth, and the number of family members traveling with you.
2. Travel Details: Include your U.S. address, country of passport issuance, passport number, and your country of residence.
3. Travel History: Lists the countries you visited before coming to the United States, as well as the name of the airline and flight number.
4. Declaration Details: You must declare if you are bringing fruits, vegetables, plants, food, insects; meats, animals, animal products or wildlife; as well as other items specified on the form.
5. Contact with Livestock: Indicates whether you have worked with land or have been in close contact with livestock.
6. Currency: Declare if you carry more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments.
7. Commercial Goods: If you are bringing goods for commercial purposes, this must be properly declared.
8. Value of Goods: For U.S. residents, indicates the total value of all goods acquired abroad. For non-residents, the total value of items that will remain in the U.S.
9. Signature: Confirm that you have provided true and complete information.

FinCEN Report 105

If you carry more than $10,000 in cash or cash equivalents, you must additionally complete the FinCEN 105 report.

Additional Tips

• Review carefully: Before signing, make sure you have read and understood all the information provided, especially the prohibitions and restrictions.
• Gift Declaration: Gifts must be declared with their retail value.
• Exemptions and Fees: U.S. Residents may qualify for an $800 tax-free exemption on items. Visitors usually receive a $100 exemption, and a tariff rate is applied to the first $1,000 above the exemption.

Form Submission

This form must be presented to a CBP officer upon arrival.

Completing it accurately and honestly not only facilitates your entry process but also contributes to security and order at points of entry into the country.

For any additional questions or assistance, CBP offers customer service, including Spanish-language support, to ensure that all travelers can complete their forms and understand the declaration process.

With this guide, you are ready to complete CBP Form 6059B, facilitating a stress-free experience when entering the United States. Remember to always check the latest information provided by CBP prior to your trip, as policies and procedures may change.